Syrup Sponge

A classic steamed pudding featuring a light lemon-zest sponge topped with sweet golden syrup, served hot with extra syrup.

Vegetarian Dessert Pudding Sweet British Steamed

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

605.1

kcal / serving

2420.5 kcal total

Carbs

84.8g

per serving

339.2 g total

Fat

25.6g

per serving

102.4 g total

Protein

per serving

35.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Golden Syrup

100

Caster Sugar

225

Self-Rising Flour

Sifted

Dairy

100

Butter

Plus extra for greasing

piece

Egg

Medium, free-range

tbsp

Milk

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lemon Juice

Juice only

0.5

piece

Lemon Zest

Zest only

Method

Grease a 1 litre pudding basin with butter and pour in the golden syrup.

Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, then stir in lemon zest.

Beat in eggs one at a time with a tablespoon of flour, then fold in remaining flour, juice, and milk.

Pour the batter into the basin over the syrup.

Cover the basin securely with pleated greaseproof paper and tie with string to create a handle.

Place the basin on an upturned saucer inside a large saucepan and fill with boiling water to two-thirds depth.

Steam for 90 minutes over low-medium heat, topping up boiling water as needed.

Remove the basin, loosen the edges with a knife, and invert onto a plate to serve.